MPD gunOctober 5, 2021 - Merced – Merced Police Department officers responded to W. 28th and H Street, where a 57-year-old male was located after being shot for refusing to give up his bicycle. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male in his 20's with long curly hair, last seen running toward G St. Officers searched the area and located the gun in the middle of Bear Creek. The victim was transported to Modesto for treatment.

Case Number: 21-60372

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Detective Pinnegar at 209-388-7712 or by email at pinnegarj@CityofMerced.org.  

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For any emergency call or text 911

For non-emergency call 209-385-6912

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Source & photo: Merced Police Department